On the Ground Work Update: Project FIRE

Leadership Academy graduate Mary Venegas led a three-day camping trip in the San Gabriel Mountains for 16 CalState Long Beach students, Long Beach City College students, and San Gabriel Mountains rock climbers. During the August 5-7 trip, Venegas informed participants about the San Gabriel Mountains Forever campaign, led guided hikes, partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to provide interpretation of the historical and ecological treasures of the San Gabriel Mountains, and facilitated fire-side discussions about SGMF’s environmental advocacy.